Raw And Real with Sakshi

We live in a world where a tiny red heart can make or break our mood. A comment can validate our effort — or leave us questioning our worth. And somewhere in between likes, views, and follows… We begin to lose ourselves. 💔 The Need to Be Seen We all want to feel seen. It’s not wrong. It’s human. But social media has turned that soft need into a loud addiction. A post without likes? A story no one reacts to? A reel that doesn’t trend? Suddenly, we wonder: “Was I not good enough?” “Should I delete it?” “Why does no one care?” We forget that validation isn’t love . It’s a mirror — often cracked. 😓 What We’re Really Paying For Behind the pretty filters, perfect captions, and highlight reels — here’s what we trade: Peace of mind for a dopamine rush Real moments for shareable content Self-worth for algorithm approval Honesty for aesthetics And the worst part? Even after 100 likes… it still doesn’t feel like enough . ✨ When I Chose Myself Ove...

🚨 The Silent Crisis We Can’t Ignore IIn today’s fast-paced world, a deeply concerning issue is quietly growing — drug abuse among young people. Substances like cannabis, synthetic drugs, and prescription pills are becoming increasingly accessible, leading many teenagers and young adults down a dangerous path. What often starts as curiosity or peer pressure can quickly escalate into a cycle of addiction that affects not just the individual, but families and communities as well. This is not just a local issue.  Drug abuse is a global emergency — a red siren warning us of a collapsing future .   📈 The Alarming Rise in Drug Use In many places, access to harmful substances is disturbingly easy. While basic necessities like clean water or safe spaces may be limited, drugs can be found just a message or phone call away. From schools and colleges to corporate environments and small towns, this issue knows no boundaries. This isn’t just a problem — it’s a growing public health cr...

   🌧️ “Smiling on the Outside, Drowning on the Inside” An honest conversation about living with depression "Sometimes - you're just existing, not living " “Sometimes — you’re just existing, not living.” There were days when I laughed with friends, posted selfies, and went to work like everything was fine. But inside, I was barely holding on. Depression doesn’t always look like tears in the dark. Sometimes, it’s a perfectly filtered photo hiding a soul that’s tired. It’s dragging yourself out of bed when your body feels like cement. It’s replying “I’m fine” when your heart is quietly begging someone to notice it isn’t.

The Silent Struggle: How Today’s Generation Faces Depression Behind Screens and Smiles Some days, you wake up tired — not because you didn’t sleep, but because life itself feels heavy. Depression doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes, it’s brushing your hair but not feeling like leaving home. Sometimes, it’s smiling in photos — but feeling nothing inside. 💭 What Depression Really Feels Like Depression is not just “being sad.” It’s an emotional fog that dims your world. You lose: Motivation Connection Energy Interest in things you once loved Even joy feels muted. And hope? It whispers too softly to hear. 🙍🏻‍♀️ My Own Story  I’ve had days when even writing felt like climbing a mountain. Not because I had nothing to say — but because the weight of saying it felt too much. I’ve learned to recognize the soft signs: Avoiding texts Cancelling plans Staring at the wall and calling it “rest” Depression isn’t always dramatic. ...